Spartanburg, SC – Severe storms will roll into Spartanburg Monday afternoon, bringing potential tornadoes, damaging winds and hail as a cold front sweeps the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, the system will move west to east beginning midday Monday, with the strongest impacts between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. This spring storm will primarily affect northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, including heavy activity expected in the Piedmont region.
Winds may gust up to 40 mph during thunderstorms, especially along Highway 29 and Interstate 85 corridors near Spartanburg. Meteorologists warn of isolated tornadoes and large hail. If you live in low-lying or mobile home areas, have a weather radio or smartphone alerts active in case warnings are issued.
Rainfall will likely range between a quarter to half an inch through Monday evening. Roads may become slick during the afternoon commute. Flash flooding is not expected, but drivers should remain cautious during downpours.
The workweek will bring some relief. Tuesday skies will clear, with sunny and calm weather expected into midweek. Here’s a look ahead:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 73°F.
- Wednesday: Showers likely in the morning, then clearing, high near 73°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high around 82°F.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 64°F.
- Saturday: 30% chance of showers, high near 86°F.
